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Pro and Eu Cells
Review of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prokaryotic | a cell without a true nucleus |
| eukaryotic | a cell with a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles |
| organelles | an internal part of a cell; performs functions similar to organs in the human body |
| cell | the smallest unit of a living thing that can sustain life |
| nucleus | contains the DNA; found only in eukaryotic cells |
| DNA | genetic material; deoxyribonucleuic acid |
| cell membrane | outer barrier of cell; keeps all the parts together |
| cytoplasm | to gel like substance in a cell that contains all the parts |
| living organism | made of one or more cells |